Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules SIKA DELIVERS STRONG NINE-MONTH RESULTS WITH 4.8% SALES GROWTH IN LOCAL CURRENCIES AND REITERATES 2026 GUIDANCESika posts strong nine-month sales growth of 4.8% in local currencies; reported sales of CHF 8.71 billion (+1.6% in CHF, including a foreign currency effect of -3.2%) Organic growth of 3.5%; acquisition effect of 1.3% Material margin up 40 basis points year on year to 55.4% EBITDA increased by 1.9% to CHF 1.68 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 19.2% Net profit of CHF 887.8 million (2025: CHF 870.9 million); diluted earnings per share of CHF 5.52 (2025: CHF 5.42) Fast Forward on track to deliver benefits of CHF 80 million in 2026 and CHF 150 to 200 million from 2028 Bolt-on growth strategy continues: Akkim acquisition successfully completed;...

Solar PV Construction SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Han’s Laser was successfully recognized as the “Shenzhen Green Factory” in September 2026, following rigorous review, on-site verification, and public announcement by the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology. The recognition reflects comprehensive acknowledgment by the government and the broader community of the company’s long-standing commitment to green development, its continued advancement of green intelligent manufacturing, and its practice of low-carbon, compliant operations. It also marks a significant milestone in Han’s Laser’s green manufacturing, energy conservation and carbon reduction, and standardized development of its green management systems, taking the company’s green and...

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fangzhou Inc. (“Fangzhou” or the “Company”) (HKEX: 06086), a leading provider of AI‑driven Internet healthcare solutions, was invited to showcase its “AI + Chronic Disease Services” solution at the 2026 Fortune China 500 Forum in Chengdu, highlighting its technological innovation and growing role in advancing AI-powered healthcare services. The forum, themed “Renewing Competitiveness,” brought together executives from Fortune China 500 companies, innovative business leaders and industry experts to explore how companies can reshape their competitive advantages amid changing market conditions. Fangzhou presented its AI-powered chronic disease management solutions and practical applications to attendees from a range of industries.Fangzhou Showcases Award-Winning AI Chronic Care Solution...

TAIZHOU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 13, 2026, Lutian Machinery Co., Ltd. (605259.SH) hosted the 2026 Lutian Global Energy Partner Conference in Taizhou, Zhejiang. More than 200 key distributors and partners from all over the world gathered for this event. The conference arranged production base visits, in-depth thematic forums, the official launch of comprehensive solar-plus-storage solutions for multiple application scenarios, as well as on-site strategic partnership signing ceremonies.All visiting partners toured Lutian’s Taizhou production base, including the product showroom, smart energy center and energy-storage manufacturing workshop, to gain first-hand insight into its complete industrial system covering general-power manufacturing, photovoltaic and energy-storage businesses. Lutian has built four...

Top bartenders from 49 countries competed in Scotland for the coveted titleWorld Class Global Bartender of the YearZana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.Image Credit: Delightful MediaWorld Class Global Bartender of the YearZana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh. Image credit: Delightful MediaWorld Class Global Bartender of the YearZana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, celebrates with the judging panel as she is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh. Image Credit: Delightful MediaWorld...

The BEV and REEV variants of the V25, alongside the V27, took to the track together to tackle seven road scenarios: Crescent Highway, U-shaped bends, S-bends, small camel humps, wave roads, bumpy roads and muddy shell craters. Powered by the Golden REEV system and i-AWD, the models delivered excellent performance that impressed more than 100 test drivers. User surveys ran alongside the test drive, with feedback fed directly back to the R&D team so that “Classic Never Fades” can keep evolving.WUHU, China, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chery Group’s iCAUR V Family Multi-Scenario Test-Drive Camp opened on October 21 at Tuju Longshan Campground in Wuhu, China. As one of the most interactive activities of the 2026 iCAUR International User Summit, the event carried the theme “Make It Real”. It brought the new iCAUR V25...

The iCAUR V25 premiered at the 2026 iCAUR International User Summit. Positioned as an “All-Way SUV”, it integrates future classic design and embodies the brand philosophy “Classic Never Fades”. Focused on the long-term value of automobiles, iCAUR V25 embodies how the brand builds upon clean styling, vivid personality and distinctive recognizability. By merging new-energy technology and solutions, it carries classic design forward into the future. The V25 boasts an upright stance with a near 1:1 height-to-width body ratio, a crisp waistline and flared wheel arches. It carries forward the family design language through details including circular LED (Light Emitting Diode) light clusters, merging classic aesthetics with modern texture. The V25 features over 20 reserved ecosystem interfaces. Paired with original personalized accessory kits,...

SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FREELANDER has completed the first test drive of the international variant of FREELANDER 8 at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu. From 19 to 21 October, international media, content creators and dealer partners experienced FREELANDER 8 on and off road, across an all-terrain course at Tuju Campground, an obstacle course and a paved test course. Mud, Rain and Changing Terrain The programme began on 19 October at Tuju Campground, where rain added to the challenge of an all-terrain course with mud tracks, S-bends, wavy roads and sand and gravel. i-ATS (Intelligent All-Terrain System) helped drivers adapt to the changing surfaces. Its nine modes combine seven terrain programmes with Smart Mode, which responds to changing surface conditions, and Expert Mode for experienced...

Moving beyond prototypes to delivering the highest quality, highest performance short-range lidar sensor with integrated perception, multi-echo sensing, and versatility for demanding, mission-critical applications ORLANDO, Fla, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, intelligent infrastructure, and automotive applications, today announced the much-anticipated commercial production launch of MOVIA™ Pro, shipping sensors to meet customer demand. MOVIA Pro is the company’s next-generation short-range lidar sensor uniquely engineered to deliver differentiated sensing performance and onboard perception capabilities, with flexible integration across intelligent infrastructure, unmanned aerial, industrial robotics, and other...

New Colorado facility strengthens domestic 3D printing production capabilities for aerospace, defense, and semiconductor equipment manufacturers while advancing supply chain resilience Adds 50,000 sq. foot of production and office space at Littleton, CO. campus Increases opportunities for workforce development in Colorado regionROCK HILL, S.C., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The listed names beneath the photo in a press release issued yesterday by 3D Systems Inc. have been corrected. The corrected release follows: 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today announced the grand opening of its new Industrial Technology Center in Littleton, Colorado, expanding the company’s ability to help aerospace, defense, and semiconductor equipment manufacturers accelerate the development, qualification, and production of mission-critical components...